Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge

3.0 star property
Bemidji beachfront lodge with 2 bars/lounges and restaurant

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Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge offers a serene lakeside escape with continental breakfast, beachfront dining, and kayaking. Unwind in the sauna or spa tub, stay active at the gym or enjoy activities like fishing and rowing/canoeing.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Hot tub
  • Conference center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is CNY819
CNY910 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5

Room options

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Cedar Lodge Lakeview Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Cedar Lodge Kitchenette Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Cedar Lodge Whirlpool Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Cedar Lodge Loft Kitchenette Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Murphy Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

One Room Cottage #8, 2 double beds

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Lakeview Cottage

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Kitchenette Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Lakeview Cottage, 1 Queen and 2 Twins

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Three Bedroom Cottage #1, 5 beds

  • Partial lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Economy Cabin with Kitchen

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Cabin #39 with Kitchen

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Three Bedroom Cabin with Kitchen

  • Lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Four Bedroom Economy Cabin with Kitchen

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Four Bedroom Cabin with Kitchen

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Cabin #24 with Kitchen

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Cottage #11, 1 queen and 2 double beds

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

One Room Cottage #5, 1 queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Three Bedroom Cottage 4 beds

  • Lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Main Lodge Lakeside Room 2 Queens (No Pet)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Main Lodge Lakeside Room 1 King (No Pet)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Main Lodge Lakeside King Suite (No Pet)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Main Lodge Birchmont Suite (No Pet)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Room Cottage #3, 2 double beds

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Cottage #16, 1 king bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Cottage #17, 1 king bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Cottage #18, 1 king bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Cottage #19, 1 king bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Cottage #20, 1 king bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Cottage #21, 1 king bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Cottage #22, 1 king bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Kitchenette Cottage #6, 2 queen beds

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Kitchenette Cottage #7, 2 queen beds

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Cottage #10, 1 queen and 2 twin beds

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Cottage #12, 1 queen and 2 double beds

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Cottage #23, 1 queen and 2 double beds

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Three Bedroom Cottage #2, 5 beds

  • Partial lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Economy Cabin #30 with Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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7598 Bemidji Rd NE, Bemidji, MN, 56601

What's nearby

  • Lake Bemidji State Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bemidji Town and Country Club - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bemidji State University - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Concordia Language Village - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Itasca State Park - 40 min drive - 75.4 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lueken's Village Foods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge

With access to onsite kayaking, Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge is a great choice for your beach stay in Bemidji. The indoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness center and a hot tub. Lakeside Dining is open for lunch and dinner and offers a beachfront location. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a marina, and a sauna. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and restaurant.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 58 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Kayaking
  • Canoe
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Pedal boat
  • Snowmobiling
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Marina
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Deck or patio

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Special features

Dining

Lakeside Dining - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
The Cove - This bar serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 21 2026 to May 7 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 5.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from April 21 2026 to May 7 2026 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have a casino, but Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel (26-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like snowmobiling and return when the snow melts for kayaking and rowing. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge also has 2 bars, a sauna, and a fitness center, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge?

Yes, Lakeside Dining offers beachfront dining.

Does Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a deck or patio.

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Reviews

Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach was awesome, clear, and not crowded with plenty of activities nearby. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

A very great place to stay great view.Great food great staff
Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A great historic place to stay. Not far from town. Great amenities, very clean and neat! A great staff!
Keith, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

clean room and delicious food in the dining room along with great staff.
Jodie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, easy check in.
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved restaurant & bar on property Loved lake access!
Debra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was beautiful and the staff was friendly.
AMY, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great atmosphere large rooms and helpful staff
Kathy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a wonderfully clean room. Staff is the best, very kind from the front desk, to the line cooks back in the kitchen.
Tammy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean rooms, friendly staff
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked the cabin feel of this property and I loved the lake view from the rooms!
Dan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and the accommodations were a great fot for hat we needed.
Kody, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful midweek stay and plan to return soon. Great experience.
Annette, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay. Our room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Highly recommend this location.
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff and location are both very amazing
lyndon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean old building and the noise from the room above us woke us up😩
Cindy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff
Jeremy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a good time on our one-night stay.
Paul and Laurie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at the resort. A lot of the rooms are outdated but waking up next to the lake, makes up for it.
Matthew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly. Pretty view of the lake.
Heather, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved how close the lodge and cabins are to the water. Views were beautiful! Plenty of docks to enjoy.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice place. Great sunrise view. Only reason for g
Charles, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Scenic view, floors in the hotel rooms are lumpy, breakfast was ok but I expected more hot items
Connie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

very nice place folks very friendly people
marki, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful welcoming front desk staff! Exceptional bar and restaurant staff! Loved server, Carla!
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly check in and check out! Food staff was also great. We Love staying at Ruttgers Birchmont Lodge on Lake Bemidji MN!
Maria, 1-night trip